Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Brady

There are several etymological origins of the name Brady, so take a seat. First of all, the name likely originated as an Anglo-Irish surname, from the Gaelic “MacBrádaigh” which means ‘son/descendant of Brádach’ and is said to mean ‘spirited.’ The word “brádach” is of unclear origin, but it might also be a contracted form of the Gaelic “brághadach” which translates into ‘big or broad-chested.’ It also might come from the Irish “bradán” which means ‘salmon’ or the English “broad + ey” meaning ‘island.’ The surname Brady dates back to medieval times and is still tremendously common in Northern Ireland. Brady as a given first name became popularized mainly in the United States and Australia.

All About the Baby Name – Brady

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME BRADY

The number Five personality loves the excitement of life and can easily adapt to all situations. As natural adventurers, these personalities thrive on the new and unexpected and prefer to be in constant motion. It makes them feel alive. They'll stir up some action if there's not enough around, and as inherent risk-takers they enjoy pushing the envelope. Naturally rebellious, the Five personality has no fear and never resists change.  Traveling and new experiences feed their souls. Fives are very social and attract friends with ease. People love to be around the Five fun-loving and exciting energy.  This is also a lucky number in numerology (like the Threes), so fortune seems to shine on them, helped along by their own optimism and good-nature. Fives have a quick wit, a cerebral mind, and are generally very persuasive. 

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME BRADY

Brady has been on the United States popularity charts since 1883; although the name’s usage was never very common. It’s not until the 1990s that Brady starts to show some real promise for the first time. The name finally hits the Top 100 list of most favored boys’ names in 2007 and 2008, but quickly falls off the list. In the past couple of years, the name has reversed its course and seems to be showing some decline. Brady’s heyday may have come and gone at this point, but that just means fewer boys out there have to share this uniquely underused name. Brady has a “sporty-cool” factor going for it thanks to Tom Brady who has probably influenced the name’s increased usage in the 21st century. Brady is also another example of the “Last-Name-First” trend in the United States.

Quick Facts

ON BRADY

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

Celtic

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

174

PRONUNCIATION:

BRAY-dee

SIMPLE MEANING:

Spirited, Broad-chested, Salmon, Island

Characteristics

OF BRADY

Freedom-loving

Adventurous

Adaptable

Intellectual

Easygoing

Progressive

Sensual

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Brady

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME BRADY

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Brady

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME BRADY

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Brady


Popular Songs

ON BRADY

Duncan and Brady
a song by The Johnson Mountain Boys

Famous People

NAMED BRADY

Brady Anderson (baseball player)

Children of Famous People

NAMED BRADY

Gisele Bündchen;

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME BRADY

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Brady